they were able

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they were able(
they
 
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buhl
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pudieron (single occurrence)
They were able to stop by my house and say goodbye before they moved.Pudieron pasar por mi casa y despedirse de mí antes de mudarse.
b. podían (habitual action)
They were able to spend a lot more time with us before they had a baby.Podían pasar mucho más tiempo con nosotros antes de tener un bebé.
c. fueron capaces de (single occurrence)
They were able to finish the race in first place.Fueron capaces de terminar la carrera en primer lugar.
d. eran capaces de (habitual action)
My grandparents were the funniest people I ever knew. They were able to make anyone laugh.Mis abuelos fueron las personas más graciosas que he conocido. Eran capaces de hacer reír a cualquier persona.
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